Ben, I have been where you are. Take some Kapton tape and put it over the
via area that comes in contact with the metal part. Don't rely on solder
mask to insulate between the two parts as solder mask can be scratched
easily and flake off. Then you will have a short.
Stephen Corke
Sr. PWB Designer
Optical Imaging Systems
313-207-1274
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